PROGRAM STAFF

Sam Steinberg
Sam Steinberg is excited to join the Teen Program this year as the director and spend a few days exploring this great area with some energetic young people.  He grew up in Oregon and attended college at Luther in Decorah, Iowa. He now lives in Northfield and has taught biology and environmental science at the high school level for 13 years

Carleton Student Staff:  Many Carleton students will work with the Teen Program to lead activities.  More information will be coming once the Carleton Staff arrangements are made.

MEETING INFORMATION

Upper Sayles-Hill will serve as home base for the teen program. Teens can meet up with peers or Carleton students to hang out, play games, participate in large group activities, or find directions to other Reunion activities. Any teen is welcome to attend the program, but a parent/guardian must sign registration forms. 

Please use the special section on the registration form to register your teen. In order for teens to participate, a parent/guardian must sign registration forms and provide a cell phone number in case of emergency. Teens are able to come and go from the program but must sign in and out.

 

Activities

Activities include a mix of art, music, games, movies, field trips, and visits to some favorite Carleton places. The activity schedule is still being finalized but may include a cooking program, climbing activity, or robotics lab. Check the back for updates.

2020 Carleton Teen’s Program Schedule

Friday, June 18

10:00 am – 10:30 am Check- In Sayles 253 - Gather in Upper Sayles. Come to Upper Sayles, the Teen Program home base, for a quick orientation.  Parents will need to sign forms at this time.  Take this opportunity to meet other teens, play board games, review the schedule, and make plans for the weekend.

10:30am Games

12:00 pm - Lunch on the Bald Spot

1:00 pm - Campus Scavenger Hunt. Are you lost when your parents start telling stories about Carleton?  Join us for an exciting and challenging field trip around campus.  You’ll get to know your way around and learn some fun facts about Carleton along the way!  Stop by Admissions and Summer Academic Programs to learn about Carleton College.

3:00 pm - Bake cookies at Dacie Moses House or visit the Rec Center: gather your new friends and head to the famous cookie house to make and enjoy fresh-baked cookies. -or- if baking isn’t your thing, try the Rec Center. 

4:00 pm - Reunion Carnival/Frisbee Golf: Play mini-golf, roam the inflatables, get your face painted, -or- play frisbee !

5:30 pm - Dinner in Sayles Hill Café.  Scavenger Hunt winners announced and decorate parade t-shirts

7:00 pm - Bowling. Strike some fun down at the Jesse James Lanes. 

9:00 pm - Ice Cream. Make your own ice cream sundaes with every possible topping. Yum!

10:00 pm - Fireworks! Find a great spot on campus to watch the fireworks. 

 

Saturday, June 19

9:30 am - Check- In Sayles 253 - Gather in Upper Sayles. Come to Upper Sayles, the Teen Program home base, for a quick orientation.  Parents will need to sign forms at this time.  Take this opportunity to meet other teens, play board games, review the schedule, and make plans for the weekend.

9:45 am - Parade of Classes: Catch the Carleton Alumni as they stroll through campus.

10:15 am - Field trip – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Rafting down the Cannon River! Join us for a field trip to Cannon Falls, MN to raft 8 miles down the Cannon River.  It is sure to be a fun way to get off campus and explore the beautiful area around Northfield.  There will also by time for swimming at a sand bar along the way.  Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration required.  All equipment and safety materials will be provided.  Guardians will have to sign a liability waiver form in advance.  This trip has proven to be one of the biggest hits for the Teen Program, so make sure you sign up and don’t miss the fun! 

Back-up plan (in case of rain or low river levels): Recreation Center NoOlympic Games

2:30 - 3:00pm – Ice Cream Making at Dacies Moses House

3:00 - 4:00pm – Rec Center exploration

6:00 pm - Dinner at Hogan Brothers. Take a short walk to one of Northfield’s hippest eateries—Hogan Brothers.  

9:00 pm - Bonfire. Round out the weekend with a bonfire at the Council Ring near Lyman Lakes. Spend some final quality time with your new teen program friends, and eat a few s’mores while reflecting on all of the weekend fun.